The Brewster Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brewster Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $514,281 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $246,281. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$514,281
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$246,281
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $522,750 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $522,750 | 16 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $514,281 | 16 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
The Brewster Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Brewster Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $271,281 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $152,500 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $48,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | General | $246,281 |
| Princeton University | General | $152,500 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Cedars - Sinai Medical Center | General | $15,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | General | $15,000 |
| Brewster Conservation Trust | General | $10,000 |
| Brookings Institution | General | $10,000 |
| Dennis Conservation Trust | General | $10,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | General | $10,000 |
| Rand Corporation | General | $10,000 |
| The Miller Center Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| The Urban Institute | General | $5,000 |
| Brown University | General | $2,500 |
| Association to Preserve Cape Cod | General | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Natural History | General | $1,000 |
| The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard D Schaeffer
- Pamela S Schaeffer
- David S Schaeffer
- Jacqueline S Schaeffer
- Amy Schaeffer
- Jacob Vaughan
- Roberty Kelly
Questions people ask
Does The Brewster Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brewster Foundation give?
$514,281 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Brewster Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leonard D Schaeffer (Trustee), Pamela S Schaeffer (Trustee), David S Schaeffer (Trustee) and Jacqueline S Schaeffer (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Brewster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.